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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,101.56, 96,740.06 and 44,951

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,101.56, 96,740.06 and 44,951 is: 62,032.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,101.56 : 96,740.06 = 44,951 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,101.56/96,740.06 = 44,951/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,101.56x = 96,740.06 × 44,951
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,101.56x = 4,348,562,437.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,348,562,437.06/70,101.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,032.32

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